Cynanchica affinis explained

Cynanchica affinis is a deciduous species of perennial groundcover, and a flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.[1] It is endemic to north-eastern Turkey and the Transcaucasus, and was first named by Boiss. & A.Huet.

Description

Cynanchica affinis appears as a small green moss-like plant, with small (1in) pale pink flowers, on stems, it has a compact cushion of small, green, needle-like, leaves.

Growth cycle

Cynanchica affinis flowers around May-June, and grows best in a rock garden, trough or crevice.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cynanchica affinis (Boiss. & A.Huet) P.Caputo & Del Guacchio Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-08-02 . Plants of the World Online . en.